Last updated: March 8, 2024
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Maritime transport in India handles 95% of the trade by volume, a key part of the economy.
70%
of India's trade, by value, is handled by shipping.
5.1%
growth rate recorded by India's 12 major ports.
1.3 bn
tonnes of cargo handled by major Indian ports since 2005
16th
largest maritime country in the world by capacity.
1,129.63 MT
Cargo Traffic at Indian Ports (2022-23)
8.8%
Growth rate in the cargo handled by Major Ports
US$ 123 bn
to be invested on 415 projects under the Sagarmala Programme.
1,526
Fleet of ships sailing under Indian Flag (as of 2023)
1,617 MTPA
Cargo Handling Capacity of all Major Ports ( as on 31.03.2023)
Indian Ports Association
011-24369061
To foster growth and development of all major ports
ICC Shipping Association
+91 22 28510444
To facilitate and grow the Indian coastal shipping trade
Indian National Shipowners Association
+91 - 22 - 2218 2105
INSA is committed to promote the overall development of the industry
Shipyards Association of India
+91 11 22742125
Association of Shipyards to promote the cause of shipyards for construction and repair of ships, floating crafts and those engaged in ship ancillary industries
Sagarmala Project
011-23714715
